The Soul of New Orleans Tour

Embark on the Soul of New Orleans Tour and immerse yourself in the city’s rich African American and Afro-Creole heritage. Begin on the Indigenous lands once known as Bulbancha and explore the profound influence of the Haitian Revolution on the city’s development. Stand along the Mississippi River, the site of one of the nation’s largest slave markets, and feel the enduring spirit at Congo Square, where enslaved Africans gathered to preserve their cultural traditions through music and dance.

Journey through historic neighborhoods like Tremé, Congo Square, and the Lower 9th Ward, witnessing the deep legacy of Black communities who shaped the city’s rhythm and soul. Stand in the footsteps of Civil Rights pioneers such as Ruby Bridges and Leona Tate, who integrated schools and helped redefine American history. Learn how Hurricane Katrina devastated Black neighborhoods and exposed long-standing injustices that remain today. This living history experience honors the pain, celebrates the creativity, and uplifts the enduring strength of a people whose influence continues to shape the very soul of New Orleans — a Black history that can’t be erased.